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$4,920Tuition
2,266Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,253Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,100
Average Net Price
$6,718
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,600
Books & Supplies
$1,092
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,375
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$89/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,377
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,142
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,048
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,147
$110,001+ $11,809

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,377 annually at Black Hawk College, while those making over $110,000 pay $11,809. The community college keeps costs manageable across income brackets. A two-year associate degree totals between $8,754 and $23,618 depending on family income. Most students graduate with minimal debt.

Graduates carry a median debt of $8,375, resulting in monthly payments of just $89. This debt load stays reasonable against median earnings of $37,253 ten years after graduation. The 95.1% employment rate shows strong job placement. Only 6.79% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordability mission in the Quad Cities region.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Families earning under $48,000 pay less than $5,200 annually, making this one of the most affordable pathways to career training in Illinois.

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